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Stocks for Beginners

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Stocks for Beginners

Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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3 Soaring Stocks You Can Buy Right Now Before They Surge Even Higher

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three soaring stocks have continued to climb in 2024 but have so much more to give investors moving forward.

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Down but Far From Out: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

Here are some market leaders that are going through difficult times. They are stocks worth buying and holding.

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The Ultimate EV Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're investing long-term in EV stocks, this company is already seeing massive growth and expects more to come in…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Stocks to Hold in Your TFSA For Decades

| Robin Brown

The TFSA is the perfect place to compound wealth over decades. Don't pay any tax on these top five growth…

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Where Will Air Canada Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why I wouldn’t be surprised if Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock more than doubles in value in the next few…

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Is It Too Late to Buy Dollarama Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama stock (TSX:DOL) is up a whopping 48% in the last year, but growth is slowing for this great low-cost…

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Energy Stocks

Lower Loonie? This Sector’s a Gusher Anyway

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If the Canadian dollar weakens, this one industry is set to make enormous profits, and investors can get in on…

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3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Under $13

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks are cheap and easy buys if you want some quick wins in the next while. Just make…

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Tech Stocks

Meet the Growth Stock I Can’t Stop Buying This Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topicus stock (TSXV:TOI) has been a top growth stock this year, with strong finances, a stable acquisition strategy, and more…

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Up Over 25% After Earnings! Is Canada Goose Stock a Good Buy Now?

| Jitendra Parashar

These important fundamental factors could help Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) stock continue soaring in the long term.

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Bull Market Buys: 3 Magnificent Stocks to Own for the Long Run

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks should be some of the first to bounce back in a bull market, which makes now a…

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Tech Stocks

What’s Going on With WELL Health Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WELL stock (TSX:WELL) made strong moves once again, with record earnings and even higher guidance for 2024.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is TD Stock the Best Dividend Stock for You?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shares of TD stock (TSX:TD) plunged on the news of a money laundering probe. But could this mean it's a…

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Prediction: These Could Be the Best-Performing Value Stocks Through 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stocks should absolutely surge through 2030 and beyond, with demand rising and supply only decreasing.

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Stocks for Beginners

Thomson Reuters Is up 15% After Earnings: What Investors Need to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TRI (TSX:TRI) stock saw shares surge after earnings that not only demonstrated strong results for the quarter but offer the…

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TD Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TD stock (TSX:TD) is under immense scrutiny during its money laundering probe, but this could also mean it is a…

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Tech Stocks

Why This AI Stock Surged 363% in Just 1 Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This AI stock has surged this year by almost 400%! And yet this could only be the beginning for this…

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Tech Stocks

3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $50 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for high growth? Dividends? How about just a huge portfolio? We've got it all with these three top stocks…

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Best Stocks to Buy in May 2024: TSX Consumer Discretionary Sector

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best TSX stocks from the consumer discretionary sector you can buy today and hold for…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend Stock on the TSX is Worth Watching

| Daniel Da Costa

With this superb TSX stock now trading at the bottom of its 52-week range, it's certainly a dividend stock you'll…

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Energy Stocks

This Stock Is Miles Ahead of Its Industry: Is It a Buy Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This stock has proven to be well worth the investment, especially at a time with increasing demand for clean energy…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons NFI Stock Looks Like a Screaming Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

NFI (TSX:NFI) stock has seen shares rise higher and higher, most recently after first-quarter earnings that saw its backlog swell.

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Dividend Stocks

Safe and Sound Stocks for Canadians: My Top 5 Choices

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want some of the best stocks for Canadians right now? Here's my top 5 list of stocks to buy today…

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1 Stock to Steer Clear of

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFI stock (TSX:TFII) has seen shares drop by 18% after earnings, but unfortunately it doesn't look like the first quarter…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull Run

| Jitendra Parashar

These two top Canadian stocks look undervalued right now but might not remain cheap for very long.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Fantastic Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two growth stocks aren't your average growth stocks, as shares rise higher and higher after earnings, and more's to…

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3 Stocks to Invest $30,000 in Right Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Are you looking for some of the best stocks to invest in right now? Here's a trio that offer growth…

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Better Stock to Buy Now: Walmart or Costco?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two resilient companies have proven their worth again and again, even during tough times, but which is the better…

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Energy Stocks

How Brookfield Renewable Stock Gained 40% in a Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Brookfield Renewable stock (TSX:BEP.UN) surged in share price from a landmark deal and strong earnings, leading to a 40% jump.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Will Telus Corporation Pay in Dividends This Year?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS stock (TSX:T) paid out $947 million in dividends in 2023, and it looks like the payout could rise even…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Top Canadian REITs to Buy in May 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These REITs in strong sectors are well-positioned to deliver passive income through regular dividend payments.

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3 Dividend Stocks Every Investor Should Own

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Heading into earnings season, which bank stocks are best for dividend income?

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2 Stocks I’d Buy in 2024 (And 1 I’d Avoid!)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you looking for growth in a recovering market? Then it could be time to get out of these stocks…

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These 2 TSX Stocks Have up to 49% Upside, Bay Street Analysts Say

| Jitendra Parashar

Besides Street analysts’ positive expectations, here are the main fundamental factors that could drive these two TSX stocks higher in…

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Tech Stocks

1 Stock That’s Just as Hot as Tesla Stock  (Without All the Hype)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sure, Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) has the headlines, but this other stock has far more growth, with even more on the…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This monthly dividend stock offers cash every month, but also returns that continue to climb higher from being in a…

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Got $1,000? Here are My 2 Top Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Have a little extra cash to invest in May? These two stocks have a nice combination of value and growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

Bull Market Buys: 2 TSX Stocks to Own for the Long Run

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for stocks that could see a bull run for decades ahead? Here are two top TSX stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for $1,500.50 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you have $10,000 to invest, then you likely want a core asset you can set and forget. Which is…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Dollarama Stock a Buy?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama stock (TSX:DOL) has seen shares surge on the back of strong performance and a dividend boost, but it also…

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